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As Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches through 2 Samuel 23, we take a look at David's mighty men, and see how the men who followed David, though once downcast and disenfranchised, ended up being the most faithful and mighty men in the kingdom.

In his final message to the congregation at Calvary Chapel of Crook County, Pastor Ryan Couch teaches from Acts chapter 20, where Paul bids farewell to the Ephesian elders before going to Rome. Pastor Ryan draws upon Paul's charge to the Ephesians to charge Calvary Chapel of Crook County to press on in knowing, following, and loving Jesus Christ.

As the second to the last Sunday with Pastor Ryan Couch as the lead pastor of Calvary Chapel of Crook County, Pastor Ryan uses the opportunity to preach from Nehemiah chapter 1. In Nehemiah 1, we find a Jewish man named Nehemiah having a heavy burden on his heart for the city of Jerusalem after receiving a report of the condition of the city at that time. He discovers that the walls are destroyed, the gates have been burned, and the people suffer greatly and are afraid. It is at this point that Nehemiah begins to seek the Lord through prayer, fasting, repentance, supplication, and remembering God's promises.

As David faces a famine in the land, he begins to inquire of the Lord for the reason for the famine. He finds that it is because of the blood of the gibeonites which Saul spilled in his zealousness. Pastor Rory Rodgers teaches on 2 Samuel 21.

After David's return as King, the people of Judah were escorting him back, and this upset the people of Israel. As we look at chapter 20, we find a rebellion being started by a man named Sheba, who decided to incite hatred against the people of Judah. Because of the rebellion, David must send his men after Sheba, in order to prevent an even greater uprising. In the end, it comes down to the help of a wise woman in the city of of Abel of Beth Maachah. Pastor Rory Rodgers teachers through 2 Samuel 20.

When the Pharisees see that Jesus is eating with tax-collectors and sinners, they begin to slander Him. Jesus very clearly rebukes them by illustrating the true heart of God, to redeem the lost.

Without strong leadership every kingdom collapses. This is true both in the literal physical sense, and the spiritual sense. Husbands and fathers who don't lead their home in the power of God's Spirit are more likely to see their families crumble, and their marriages teeter on the brink of disaster. After the death of David's son, Absolom, we saw that David had mourned for him greatly. As some of the men see that David is wavering in the strength of his leadership, the people began to be ashamed, and feel disgraced. Pastor Ryan teaches on 2 Samuel chapter 19.

Do you know that Jesus has the best possible life for you? Do you realize that in Jesus you find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment? Do you understand that trying to find your identity apart from Jesus will only lead to discouragement, despair, and finally, destruction. Jesus said that He came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. When you don't have these things, the thing that is keeping you from these is the fact that Jesus is calling you to forsake all in order to embrace these promises. Pastor Ryan Couch preaches on Luke chapter 14, and the life that is only found in Jesus.

As David begins to face the battle against Absalom, he commands his men to deal gently with his son Absalom; a command which Joab had no intention of keeping. Pastor Ryan preachers on 2 Samuel 18, and deals with leadership, rebellion, and obedience to authority.

In an effort to be at peace with all people and religions, many will say that all roads lead to God. This is as foolish as saying all roads lead to your house. When Jesus was asked if those who are saved will be few, he responds by saying that there will be many who will try to enter, but they will not have entered through the narrow gate, and the master will say, "I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!" As pastor Ryan teaches through our text, he presents the gospel in a very clear and direct manner. This recording was done during our church in the park, July 5th.

In this short audio clip taken from a teaching in 2nd Samuel, Pastor Ryan takes a moment to charge the men with some truths from the life and death of Ahithophel, in 2nd Samuel 17:23.

Before David fled the city, he set up Hushai to defeat the advice of Ahithophel, because Ahithophel had sided with Absolom during the coup. As Ahithophel offers up adive to Absolom, Hushai turns it on him, and ultimately protects David and all of his men. Because Hushai prevailed in his advice, Ahithophel knew that it would only end poorly for himself, so he got his house in order and hanged himself. As chapter 17 finishes out, we see the Lord providing for David and his company through faithful friends who desired to minister to them.

It is in our sinful nature to compare ourselves to others, and to claim that the misfortune of others has come upon them as a form of punishment from God. In our text, Jesus dispels the myths about the Kingdom of God by explaining what the Kingdom is really like. We learn that God is longsuffering in his patience; He is not limited by man's legalism. His heart is for people, not for establishments, and his Kingdom truly works in the seemingly simple ways, but it spreads in such a way that it can only leave people wondering how something so foolish in their eyes could could so powerful.

After King David receives word that his son, Absolom, has stolen the hearts of the people and is now aiming to overthrow David as King, David chooses to flee the city. On his way out of the city he runs into several different people, each with different agendas. Even in the midst of all the chaos, David still seeks to be a good king, and deal with people wisely. Elder Frank Sanchez teaches.

What are you living for? What drives you? What is the passion of your life? There are really only two answers to that question. One answer is that you are living for your kingdom, your agenda, and your passions. The other answer is that you are living for Jesus' kingdom, Jesus' agenda, and Jesus' passion. If you are seeking God's kingdom, then all of the other things that you might want or need will be added to you. However, if you are seeking your own kingdom, not only will you not find what you're looking for, but you'll miss out on the kingdom of God.

It has been a few years since David's son Absalom killed his own brother, Amnon, for raping his sister, Tamar. The consequences to David's sin that were told to David by the Lord were now beginning to snowball. Absalom has been in exile from the king, so Joab concocts a plan to manipulate David into reconciling with him. As Pastor Ryan teachers through 2 Samuel 14-15, he points out the effects that sin has, and the consequences we can face simply because sin is destructive.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? As Luke writes his gospel account, he does so to show what it looked like to be a disciple of Jesus. In Luke 13-1-34, Jesus teaches against hypocrisy. He addresses the issue of hypocrisy, then deals with its sources. As disciples of Jesus, we should leave no place for hypocrisy within us. As Jesus teaches his disciples, we see three things that disciples don't do: 1. Disciples of Jesus aren't fake 2. Disciples of Jesus aren't greedy 3. Disciples of Jesus aren't worriers

When the sin within our own heart goes unchecked, it is only a matter of time before we begin to act upon that sin. As we get into chapter 13 of 2nd Samuel, we find out that David's children had a lot of issues. David's son, Amnon, is in love with his half sister, Tamar, so he devises a plan to rape her. Upon fulfilling his plan, he no longer loves her, but hates her. Her brother Absolom hears of the matter and devises his own plans for revenge. All the while, David, though angry about what happened, behaves as if he's completely powerless to do anything about it.

We are all called to be on mission for the sake of the gospel. How well we understand that determines how effective we are in that mission. Understanding that the greatest danger to the spread of the gospel is really christians who have dismissed the stuff the bible does say about sin, and replaced it with what it doesn't say. The world sees this and says, "Why should I listen to you?" As Jesus is performing miracles and proclaiming the kingdom, he is faced by religious opposition that cares nothing for people, and only for self-imposed legalistic rules and regulations. In our text we are challenged with Jesus' words to the religious leaders of His day.

For most Christians, being a doer is a little easier than being a worshiper. We find ourselves relating more to Martha, who was busy serving, than to Mary, who was sitting at Jesus' feet. So when we come to Jesus' model prayer, most of us, if we're honest, have to admit that we have a hard time praying. As Pastor Ryan breaks down, what is commonly referred to as "The Lord's Prayer", we discover the way to pray for things according to God's will, and His heart, and we cease the practice of simply giving God a run-down of the events of our lives.